BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza (Grilled or Baked)

This bbq chicken flatbread pizza is the perfect summer dinner idea! You can grill or bake it, and I’ve even included my recipe for homemade Nashville bbq sauce – it’s the perfect sauce for this recipe. You can use any flatbread you like. We always use my homemade sourdough flatbread. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! This recipe post includes a video tutorial so you can make it alongside me, step-by-step!

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There’s something about bbq chicken during summer that feels a little extra special. Growing up, my mom would make bbq chicken legs on the grill. I loved that supper!

Now as my husband and I are living in a townhome, we have little space outdoors for a grill, so we’ve opted for an indoor kitchen one. It does the job and makes tasty grilled recipes possible!

Why You’ll Love This BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza

• Better than Panera Flatbread BBQ Chicken: Instead of going to Panera, you can make an even better version at home. It’s much better for you and costs a lot less!
• Bake or Grill Options: You can either bake or grill this flatbread pizza.
• Quick Recipe: Especially if you’re using a grill, this recipe can be made very quickly!
• Made from Scratch: If you choose to use homemade flatbread and bbq sauce, this recipe is completely made from scratch. That means fewer additives and more flavor!

Best Flatbread for this Pizza

You can use any kind of flatbread for this recipe. But I think the best option is homemade sourdough flatbread. You get gut benefits from the fermentation and because you’re making it at home, you won’t have to worry about additives.

If you want to make sourdough flatbread for this recipe but don’t have a sourdough starter, no worries! Grab my free guide so you can make your own starter at home.

If you’re new to sourdough baking and feel hesitant, or you have questions, I’ve got something for you! I broke down the basics of what you need to know about sourdough baking in my free sourdough baking guide for beginners. I highly recommend grabbing a copy!

Best BBQ Sauce for this Pizza

You can use any bbq sauce. But as someone who enjoys making most things from scratch, I love using my homemade Nashville bbq sauce. It’s really simple to make and tastes amazing!

A good Nashville bbq sauce is a little sweet, a little tangy, a little spicy, with a hint of smokiness. That’s my husband and I’s favorite type but maybe we’re a little biased!

Extra Toppings to Add

You don’t have to add any extra toppings, but you definitely can! Here are a few ideas:

• banana peppers
• jalapeños
• red onion
• yellow onion
• bell pepper (red or green)
• pineapple

Molly’s Tips for this BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza

1. Use a good flatbread as the base. I highly recommend making your own!
2. Homemade bbq sauce makes this pizza so much better. I recommend using it.
3. Grilling the chicken gives it an extra summery taste.
4. Don’t skimp on the cheese, it makes this pizza so delicious!

Ingredients You’ll Need (with notes)

Chicken

• boneless skinless chicken breast: I like to use a medium-sized one
• salt: sea salt is my favorite
• ground black pepper: adds so much flavor
• garlic powder: make sure you use a salt-free version

Homemade Nashville BBQ Sauce

• ketchup: I only use an organic ketchup that has clean ingredients. Kroger’s Simple Truth is a great choice
• brown sugar: adds the perfect sweetness
• apple cider vinegar: makes it a little tangy
• worcestershire: adds that iconic bbq flavor
• cayenne: adds a little heat
• salt: I always use sea salt
• ground black pepper: gives it a peppery flavor
• smoked paprika: adds the hint of smokiness
• garlic powder: adds flavor to the sauce
• onion powder: adds more flavor 

Other

• flatbread: you can use any but I recommend homemade!
• grated low-moisture mozzarella cheese: make sure you use low-moisture
• optional – fresh cilantro: adds the perfect freshness

Helpful Kitchen Tools for This Recipe

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• nontoxic indoor kitchen counter grill (my favorite appliance!)
• sheet pan
• tongs
• cheese grater

How to Make BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Season the Chicken

First season the chicken breast on both sides with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Grill or Bake the Chicken

• on the grill at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes or until cooked fully (flip half way through)
• or in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes in a baking dish until cooked fully

Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes then shred it into small pieces. Set aside for now.

Make the BBQ Sauce

(You can do this while the chicken cooks)

Add all bbq sauce ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk until combined.

Assemble the Flatbread Pizza 

Shred the cheese if not done already and set aside.

Add a layer of bbq sauce to the flatbread (as thick as desired).

Then add on shredded chicken and finally the shredded cheese.

Grill or Bake the Pizza

• on the grill for 5-10 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (low-medium heat) until cheese is melted and bubbly. Close the grill if using an outdoor grill. If using an indoor one hover the lid just over the top. If it’s not melting fast enough you can turn the temperature up to 425 degrees but keep a close eye on it.
• in the oven at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly

Once cooked, slice it into pieces, add cilantro to the top, and enjoy!

Video Tutorial

Ways to Serve Barbecue Chicken Flatbread Pizza

1. You can serve this flatbread pizza in so many ways. If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner recipe, give this a try.
2. Maybe you’re having family or friends over and want an easy recipe that will impress. Make a double or triple batch of this pizza.
3. If you’re looking for a fun 4th of July dinner recipe, this one would be perfect. You can cook it all on the grill so you don’t heat the house.
4. If it’s not summer, you can bake this pizza and serve it year round.

Storing Leftovers

After you make this BBQ chicken flatbread pizza recipe, you’ll want to store leftovers in an airtight container. They’ll last 2-3 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer.

I recommend freezing the leftover pizza even if you’re going to eat it the next day. It keeps the flavors fresh and tastes like you just made it!

Make Ahead Instructions

You can grill the chicken, shred the cheese, whip up the bbq sauce, and even bake homemade flatbread ahead of time. I recommend doing this if you have a busy night coming up, guests coming to visit, or you want an easy meal.

FAQs

More Chicken Recipes to Try

• Grilled Chicken Bites with Creamy Garlic Sauce
• Mexican Chicken Kabobs (with seasoning made from scratch)
• Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Breast
• Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup
• Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas (with Seasoning From Scratch)

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